2026-01-13 12:31:49

Sell your mainstream or potential coins that you are clearly confident about just because you see a certain token surging and attracting attention in the short term? Then your trading logic might already be flawed. This kind of FOMO chasing gains and abandoning fundamental analysis often ends in losses. True traders understand: sticking to your core holdings and not being fooled by short-term volatility is the secret to surviving longer in the crypto market.

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UncleWhale

· 8h ago

I was like that at first too, and as a result, I lost even my underwear. That's right, FOMO is the biggest killer. That's how the crypto world is, watching others make money makes your eyes turn red. Really, holding onto one or two good coins is much better than chasing after everything randomly. I understand the principles, but brother, execution is hard. Short-term fluctuations can really drive people crazy, but this is a test. Why do I always chase at the top? This is a huge problem. Holding onto core coins is the way for mainstream players to survive. I tell myself this every time, but I still can't help but cut losses and chase highs.

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MetaEggplant

· 9h ago

You're right, that's exactly how I cut my losses... I got jealous watching others make money, and ended up getting wiped out completely.

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RugPullSurvivor

· 9h ago

That's right, that's exactly how I got caught. Seeing a certain coin pump made me itchy, so I cleared half of my BTC to buy the dip, and in the end, that coin went to zero and I got trapped. --- Wow, that really hits home. I did this exact thing two months ago, selling my ETH position to chase a small coin, and now I regret it so much I feel sick. --- The cost of FOMO is damn expensive. I've learned this lesson the hard way. --- I now understand the concept of core holdings after experiencing too many short-term surges and crashes. --- Still the old saying, Bitcoin and Ethereum are the true kings; everything else is just gambling with your life. --- I think the problem isn't logic, but human nature being too greedy. When I see double, I just can't resist. --- That's why I now lock in my positions, store them in a cold wallet, and keep my eyes away from the screen.

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RektRecorder

· 9h ago

Damn, isn't this talking about me? Haha What am I holding on to? Watching others' coins rise makes my blood pressure soar FOMO really can't be controlled, brother You're right, but I still chase after it Everyone understands this theory, but execution is hell

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 9h ago

Not bad, but I just want to ask— is your "accurate judgment" really correct? --- Always advising like this, but some people still FOMO in, suffer huge losses, and then regret it. There's really no way around it. --- I agree on the core holdings, but the reality is that most people haven't really thought through what a core holding is; they just want to hold any coin tightly. --- That's what they say, but looking at others' tenfold or twentyfold gains... can you try not to be tempted? --- Really, the line between holding firm and greed is just a matter of a single thought. --- That's why most people can't make money. Just shouting slogans is useless; you need a wallet to match. --- I've heard this argument many times, but in the end, you have to fall yourself to understand.

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